Greece Fears Grate, Swiss Growth Deflates
By: Kelley Holland | News Writer
Default fears persist, Swiss economic outlook lists, Chilean peso lifts. Time for your FX Fix.
Fears of a default by Greece continue to weigh on the euro. [marketwatch.com]
The Australian dollar rose after the central bank governor warned of future tightening. [WSJ]
Strong Chinese industrial production data boosted copper prices, and the Chilean peso rose briefly. [WSJ]
Swiss producer price inflation declined and the government lowered its growth forecast on the Swissie's strength - but it's still a safe haven. [forexpros.com]
Ohio's treasurer asked the attorney general to investigate the forex practices of Bank of New York Mellon and State Street. Similar probes are underway in other states. [FT]
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